JUD HARTMAN Jud Hartman became an educator because he used to be the kid in class who sat there, bored, and wondered, “There has to be a better way to do this?” Throughout his career, he has made it his mission to answer this question! ​ He is currently the Assistant Principal at Chippewa Junior/Senior High School, where he supports students and staff in creating meaningful learning environments. Before his current role, he was an Instructional Technology Specialist for two years, coaching approximately 125 teachers in integrating technology into their classrooms. Prior to that, Jud taught 8th-grade Science for 14 years, where he focused on Project Based Learning and Universal Design for Learning. ​ Most recently, Jud was named one of EdTech Magazine's Top 30 K-12 Instructional Technology Influencers to Follow in 2023. ​ Husband - Dad - Assistant Principal - FETC and OETC Speaker - ISTE Certified Educator - Apple Learning Coach - Google Certified Educator - Project Based Learning - Universal Design for Learning - B.A. in Middle Childhood Education - M.A. in Educational Leadership ​

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Post not marked as liked 1 Jud Hartman 3 min read Technology Tech, Toys, and Teaching: Playtime in the AI Playground! 15 Post not marked as liked Artificial Intelligence Join the new era of human creativity and ingenuity. Learn more Coding Explore the new literacy that everyone is talking about. Learn more Jud Hartman 6 min read Technology Decode the Future: A Beginner's Guide to Coding in the Classroom 31 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Jud Hartman 3 min read Technology Tech, Toys, and Teaching: Playtime in the AI Playground! Ready for AI tech tools? From lesson planning to student feedback, discover AI tools that simplify teaching and make learning more dynamic. 15 Post not marked as liked Jud Hartman 5 min read Pedagogy Shifting from Teacher-Driven to Student-Led Learning Imagine a classroom where students aren’t just sitting and listening—they’re actively participating, driving their... 11 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Jud Hartman 6 min read Pedagogy Building AI Literacy for All Grade Levels Imagine a kindergartener asking their smart speaker to tell them a joke. AI has already woven itself into students' lives, whether they... 9 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Jud Hartman 3 min read Pedagogy Breaking Up Direct Instruction with Active Learning Strategies Integrating short, engaging activities into direct instruction keeps students focused, enhances learning, and... 6 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Jud Hartman 3 min read Pedagogy Boosting Student Motivation through Iterative Learning Breaking large tasks into smaller, manageable steps and celebrating incremental progress helps sustain student motivation and... 4 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Jud Hartman 5 min read Pedagogy Help Your Kids Find Their Digital Balance With Their Device Is managing your child's screen time a battle? I’ve found ways to help our kids use their devices wisely—and I’m sharing them with you! 25 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Jud Hartman 10 min read Pedagogy Beyond the Page: Embracing Audiobooks to Ensure Accessibility for All Learners Reading or audiobooks – which wins? The answer lies in our learners' variability. Join me as I uncover how both can coexist! 22 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Jud Hartman 6 min read Cool Stuff Navigating Stress and Burnout with Emotional Intelligence Feeling burnt out? Discover how EQ unlocks resilience and joy in your life! 22 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Jud Hartman 3 min read Pedagogy Nurturing Every Child's Creative Spark Engaging diverse learners? From blueberries to Legos, I share my insights on tailoring education to fit every child's creative and learning 39 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Jud Hartman 4 min read Pedagogy The Synergy of PBL and Digital Technologies Want engaging classes? Discover how PBL and tech can transform learning. Join our journey to enliven education! 60 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Jud Hartman 11 min read Pedagogy Learner Variability and the Dynamic Mind Find out how our experiences shape us, why we should move past learning styles, and how to embrace the unique variability in every student. 47 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Jud Hartman 6 min read Technology Decode the Future: A Beginner's Guide to Coding in the Classroom Learn how to integrate coding into your classroom, starting at the beginning, and discover how and where to go from there. 31 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Jud Hartman 25 min read Pedagogy Student Voice & Choice in Modern Pedagogy This is your definitive guide to Voice & Choice within the modern pedagogies of PBL, UDL, and Blended Learning environments. 294 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Jud Hartman 16 min read Pedagogy Unlocking Literacy with The Science of Reading Is there a better way to teach our kids to read?! Absolutely! Transform literacy with evidence-based strategies and years of research! 65 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Jud Hartman 14 min read Technology ChatGPT for Teachers: The Ultimate Guide! Join the movement to discover how ChatGPT is changing the game! Also included are 20 ready-to-use prompts! 99 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Jud Hartman 10 min read Pedagogy Awakening The Senses: A Journey Into Student-Centered Learning Grab the opportunity to transform dull classrooms into a student-centered world of student agency, infinite possibilities, and pure joy! 31 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Jud Hartman 7 min read Technology From Legos to Cats: How We Talk with Artificial Intelligence Learn how we talk to Artificial Intelligence! 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